How do I apply for the Pre-Fellowship Program?
This is a FAQ BLOG and you can refer to our Pathways to GP Fellowship in Australia blog here.
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Date Updated: 2024-07-05
Each state has its own Rural Workforce Agency (RWA) that handles PFP applications, so there’s a different process for each one. Check below to find out which RWA you need to contact or apply to.
NSW: NSW Rural Doctors Network
- Email medirec@nswrdn.com.au with your interest and one of the Workforce Consultants will assist you for the PFP application. They will ask for the practice you plan to apply for and your updated CV to make sure you are eligible for the program.
- Once you are deemed eligible, you will be invited through your email to fill up the application form, as well as your supervisor.
VIC: Rural Workforce Agency Victoria
- Email the GP Program’s team at GPprograms@rwav.com.au with the following:
- an expression of interest (EOI) to apply for the PFP,
- your full name, and
- your current AHPRA registration number
QLD: Health Workforce Queensland
- Click ‘Apply now’ in their PFP page and fill up the form here which will require you to create or sign in to your Health Workforce Queensland account.
- Email the Rural Health West team at PFP@ruralhw.com.au for PFP opportunities in rural or remote Western Australia and you can see more details in their PFP page here.
SA: Rural Doctors Workforce Agency
- See if you’re eligible for the program with their PFP Checklist and complete the necessary documents like CV/Resume, Identity documents, Residency/Citizenship, and more.
- Once completed, fill up the form to request an Application Form here or email askPFP@ruraldoc.com.au for the application form.
- It will take around 28 business days for the RWA to process your application and update you of the outcome once you have submitted the completed application form.
TAS: HR Plus
- Complete the application form here which will require you to answer several questions and submit the following scanned documents in PDF format:
- Current Passport (Australian of Foreign)
- Residency/Citizenship (Australian Visa, Australian Citizenship or Australian Birth Certificate)
- CV/ Resume (Use the standard AHPRA format as per the guidelines found here)
- Professional Development Plan (completed by the practice), or Supervised Practice Plan (as provided to AHPRA, form SPPA-30)
- Registration (AHPRA certificate)
- You can also see more details and click the ‘Apply now’ button here on their PFP page.
- Email the Workforce Agency NT team at fellowshipsupprt@ntphn.org.au who will be happy to send you the registration forms. You can also click the ‘Apply now’ button here on their PFP page.
We Can Help You
Here at People Medical Consulting, we have a passion for guiding medical practitioners through their career pathways to Australia. We have extensive experience in assisting medical facilities in recruiting doctors from local and overseas who will best suit their requirements.
We provide Document Assistance for those requiring support for their PESCI with IME, ACRRM or RACGP, registration and all other mandatory AHPRA requirements, fellowship program related forms and letters, application for Medicare provider and prescriber numbers, application for 19AB or 19AA exemptions and preparation of employment documents.
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Information from this blog has been taken directly from:
- Rural Workforce Agencies Network
- NSW Rural Doctors Network PFP
- VIC Rural Workforce Agency Victoria PFP
- WA Rural Health West PFP
- SA Rural Doctors Workforce Agency RDWA PFP
- TAS HR Plus Tasmania PFP
- NT Northern Territory PHN PFP
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